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Observation: Bicellonycha wickershamorum
Primary Observer:
Ron Day
Event Date:
2024-07-04
Status:
Verified
Survey
Site Name:
Las Cienegas Natural Conservation Area Large Marsh
Province/State:
Arizona
Event Date:
2024-07-04
Time of Day:
Night-Time
Start Time:
19:49
End Time:
21:21
Number of Observers:
1
Primary Observer:
Ron Day
Additional Observers:
NA
Target Species Genus:
Bicellonycha
Target Species Species:
wickershamorum
Location and Habitat
Location Accuracy (meters):
0-25
Habitat Type:
Open Freshwater Wetland - Wetland Bog, fen, freshwater marsh
Habitat Type Notes:
Freshwater marsh in association with Cienega Creek. Marsh is primarily cat-tails with some standing water (very little this year), and herbaceous vegetation.
Elevation (meters):
1326
Area Searched (hectares):
.2
Artificial Light Sources
Vehicles: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Street Lights: No
Buildings: No
Artificial Light Types
Sky Glow (diffuse illumination in the sky): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Light Trespass (light cast on surfaces beyond its intended target): No
Glare (bright light causing visual discomfort): No
Artificial Light Notes:
Remote site bisected by a dirt road that likely has less than 10 cars per day and fewer at night.
Observation
Observation Type:
Flashing
Number Observed:
11-50
Genus:
Bicellonycha
Species:
wickershamorum
Observation Notes:
Specimen Voucher Number:
Flash Behavior
First Flash Time:
19:51
Last Flash Time:
21:21
First Flash Temp (F):
79.1
Last Flash Temp (F):
72.2
Flashes in Pattern:
1
Flash Color:
White
Flash Pattern Period:
1-2 seconds
Flash Duration:
<1 second
Flash Interval:
Mean 1 flash every 1.79 seconds. Range = 1.17 - 2.1
Male Height Zone:
Low (0-3 ft), Moderate (3-8 ft)
Flash Location:
In, above, and around cattails
Male Flash Behavior:
Males were primarily sitting in cattails and flying closely above.
Female Flash Behavior:
I suspect they were sitting on the cattails at a relatively low height since I saw males "dive down" and land in the vegetation.
